So this is what Black Widow's all about! Heh! I like it! Very much! I didn't expect to like Natasha all that much, but there's something about her cold, business-first attitude that I appreciate when she's on a job. She can do some pretty badass stuff.

Then when she has time to herself, that emotional distance she tries to keep from other people (and animals) tugs at my heart. There's a quiet loneliness to her personal life that she's convinced herself she's fine, and better off, with because of the type of occupation she has. It makes me want to hug her. There's a person with emotions in there, but she's careful to keep her walls up, for her own safety and the safety of those around her... Whimpery sigh.

Let's talk about the gorgeous artwork...

Ugh. I love it.
Enough said.

I didn't have any expectations going into this. Just a curiosity for the title character. Yeah, there's a whole redemption motive behind what she's doing, and we don't know what it's for, but I can roll with that. I really like this book. Natasha, as a character, doesn't feel like any of the other heroes I've read in comics. She's fascinating and sad, but tough and independent. She suits the name "Black Widow" perfectly.